It's peak summer holiday season - but are we now unable to switch off?

It's peak summer holiday season - but are we now unable to switch off?

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.
From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE. From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

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THE DEATH OF DOWNTIME

Dubai Airports says the recovery is already underway, with passenger numbers climbing sharply after months of disruption. 

As delayed major events including Arabian Travel Market and GISEC finally get underway, we hear from Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths on who is flying, when international tourists will return, and the latest timeline for the move to Al Maktoum International.

Meanwhile, Palm Jebel Ali has unveiled its first retail and lifestyle hub, set to open as soon as next year. But how do you actually build a brand-new neighbourhood from scratch?

Also, would you go back to work in your seventies? Sharjah is creating 1,000 part-time jobs for senior citizens, in a scheme designed to keep older people active and connected. 

We meet two septuagenarians with no intention of slowing down, and speak to the manager of Elder Square, a UAE daycare centre dedicated entirely to older people.

Plus, more than 24,000 Dubai Government employees have just completed a summer experiment in flexible working. So did working fewer hours actually work?

Dubai Airports says the recovery is already underway, with passenger numbers climbing sharply after months of disruption.&nbsp;
As delayed major events including Arabian Travel Market and GISEC finally get underway, we hear from Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths on who is flying, when international tourists will return, and the latest timeline for the move to Al Maktoum International.
Meanwhile, Palm Jebel Ali has unveiled its first retail and lifestyle hub, set to open as soon as next year. But how do you actually build a brand-new neighbourhood from scratch?
Also, would you go back to work in your seventies? Sharjah is creating 1,000 part-time jobs for senior citizens, in a scheme designed to keep older people active and connected.&nbsp;
We meet two septuagenarians with no intention of slowing down, and speak to the manager of Elder Square, a UAE daycare centre dedicated entirely to older people.
Plus, more than 24,000 Dubai Government employees have just completed a summer experiment in flexible working. So did working fewer hours actually work?

Dubai Airports: the recovery is underway

With attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz escalating, the regional conflict is also intensifying online, with cyberattacks on the UAE still running at around 600,000 a day.

So how do you protect the ports and infrastructure that keep global trade moving? We speak to DP World.

Also on the podcast, Wizz Air is returning to the UAE, just a year after pulling the plug on its Abu Dhabi operation. We find out what has changed, why it is coming back and what it could mean for airfares.

Meanwhile, some of the people building the world’s most powerful AI systems are warning that the technology could eventually wipe out humanity. So just how seriously should we take those warnings coming out of Silicon Valley?

Could spending a few minutes as Marie Curie change the way you think about women in science? Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi say virtual reality could help challenge some of our unconscious biases.

And the UAE National Orchestra is back for its second season with a bigger programme. We speak to its Artistic Planning Director about how the orchestra is developing an increasingly distinctive sound of its own.

With attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz escalating, the regional conflict is also intensifying online, with cyberattacks on the UAE still running at around 600,000 a day.
So how do you protect the ports and infrastructure that keep global trade moving? We speak to DP World.
Also on the podcast, Wizz Air is returning to the UAE, just a year after pulling the plug on its Abu Dhabi operation. We find out what has changed, why it is coming back and what it could mean for airfares.
Meanwhile, some of the people building the world&rsquo;s most powerful AI systems are warning that the technology could eventually wipe out humanity. So just how seriously should we take those warnings coming out of Silicon Valley?
Could spending a few minutes as Marie Curie change the way you think about women in science? Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi say virtual reality could help challenge some of our unconscious biases.
And the UAE National Orchestra is back for its second season with a bigger programme. We speak to its Artistic Planning Director about how the orchestra is developing an increasingly distinctive sound of its own.

Cyber war at the Strait of Hormuz

A new report from St. James’s Place Middle East suggests that, for many affluent expats, the answer is yes. An extraordinary 96% say they earn more here than they would at home, and 97% say they save more. And perhaps unsurprisingly, many are staying much longer than they originally planned. 

Dubai is one of the most digitally connected cities in the world. But the more connected a city becomes, the greater the potential cyber risk. What threats are Dubai facing now, how is the city protecting its digital infrastructure, and how much responsibility lies with businesses and ordinary users? 

Katie is joined live in the studio by His Excellency Amer Sharaf Alhashmi, CEO of the Cyber Security Systems and Services Sector, Dubai Electronic Security Center.

When we talk about cyberattacks, it can all sound very technical. But often, the way into a system is surprisingly simple. 

Toyota and Lexus have relaunched a major safety campaign in the UAE urging owners of older vehicles to check whether their cars still have defective Takata airbags. The recall itself is not new, but it remains the largest automotive safety recall in history. We ask: what exactly can go wrong with these airbags?

And police in France are searching for two thieves after a raid on the Renoir Museum, and this is not an isolated case. So are museums facing a growing security problem? 

 

 

 

A new report from St. James&rsquo;s Place Middle East suggests that, for many affluent expats, the answer is yes. An extraordinary 96% say they earn more here than they would at home, and 97% say they save more. And perhaps unsurprisingly, many are staying much longer than they originally planned.&nbsp;
Dubai is one of the most digitally connected cities in the world. But the more connected a city becomes, the greater the potential cyber risk. What threats are Dubai facing now, how is the city protecting its digital infrastructure, and how much responsibility lies with businesses and ordinary users?&nbsp;
Katie is joined live in the studio by His Excellency Amer Sharaf Alhashmi, CEO of the Cyber Security Systems and Services Sector, Dubai Electronic Security Center.
When we talk about cyberattacks, it can all sound very technical. But often, the way into a system is surprisingly simple.&nbsp;
Toyota and Lexus have relaunched a major safety campaign in the UAE urging owners of older vehicles to check whether their cars still have defective Takata airbags. The recall itself is not new, but it remains the largest automotive safety recall in history. We ask: what exactly can go wrong with these airbags?
And police in France are searching for two thieves after a raid on the Renoir Museum, and this is not an isolated case. So are museums facing a growing security problem?&nbsp;
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